Sanity Template Nextjs Blog Comments

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Updated: 3 Nov 2022

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Product Analysis: Next.js Blog with Comment Section

Overview:

This article provides a demo and tutorial on how to add a simple comment section to a blog post using Next.js, Sanity.io, and Vercel. It guides the reader through the process of setting up the environment variables, running the front-end locally, and accessing the blog and Studio.

Features:

• Next.js: A popular JavaScript framework for building server-side rendered React applications.
• Sanity.io: A headless CMS platform that provides a collaborative content editing experience.
• Vercel: A cloud platform for static site deployment and hosting.

Installation:

To set up the Next.js blog with comment section, follow these steps:

1. Create a .env file to store the necessary environment variables for Next.js and Sanity.io.
2. Retrieve the Project ID from the Sanity.io dashboard.
3. Find or create the Sanity API token in the “Settings” and then “API” section of Sanity.io.
4. Determine the dataset name that you want to use.
5. Add the Project ID, Sanity API token, and dataset name as environment variables in the .env file.
6. Run the provided commands to start Next.js’s development server.

Example .env file:

SANITY_PROJECT_ID=xxxxxxxx
SANITY_API_TOKEN=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
SANITY_DATASET=production

Once the environment variables are set, the Next.js development server will be accessible at http://localhost:3000, and the Sanity Studio will be running at http://localhost:3333.

Summary:

This article demonstrates how to add a comment section to a blog post using Next.js, Sanity.io, and Vercel. By following the provided steps, users are able to set up the necessary environment variables and run the Next.js development server locally. This tutorial provides a practical guide for integrating a comment section into a blog powered by Next.js and Sanity.io CMS.